1981 Havasu Dollar #11 - London Bridge Commemorative Dollar

Description

This auction is for the eleventh London Bridge Commemorative Dollar issued in October, 1981, by the London Bridge Rotary Club in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, also known as a Havasu Dollar.  It is 34 mm in diameter (the same size as the first Havasu Dollar) and was struck in golden bronze.
Obv:  The obverse design marks the 10th anniversary of the Oct. 10, 1971, opening ceremonies in Lake Havasu City and shows the London Bridge's northwest side and the huge banquet tent placed on the bridge with the large hot air balloon used during the opening festivities.  "1831 London Bridge 1971/Lake Havasu City, Arizona"  (The date 1831 is the year that the London Bridge was dedicated and opened in London, and 1971 is the year it was dedicated and reopened in Arizona.)
Rev:  "London Bridge Rotary Club/In honor of/the 10th anniversary/of the dedication of/London Bridge in/Lake Havasu City/Oct. 10, 1981/May be redeemed/for one dollar/thru Oct. 1982/Havasu Dollar"
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his auction is part of a series of auctions that will be listed over the next several  months that will feature Arizona-related items for sale.  These lots include over 50 Arizona merchant tokens,  other Arizona tokens, and other old Arizona-related items.  However, at this time we do not yet have a complete list of all the upcoming lots.
Because we are older and downsizing, we are not accepting any returns.  Will combine shipping.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  Thanks for looking.